核酸
hé suānnoun★Intermediate— nucleic acid
🏥Medicine
technical
A biomolecule essential for genetic information storage and transmission, including DNA and RNA.
核酸检测可以帮助诊断病毒感染。
Nucleic acid testing can help diagnose viral infections.
💡
Includes deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Medical Context
In medical contexts, '核酸' often refers to DNA or RNA used in testing and research.
⚡Gold Rule
Scientific Terminology
Always use '核酸' in technical contexts to refer to DNA or RNA.
📖Word Origin
From Chinese '核' (nucleus) + '酸' (acid), referring to the acidic nature of DNA and RNA.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in medical and biological contexts to refer to genetic material.
Word Breakdown
核
nucleus
root酸
acid
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